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Space X and Amazon Challenge the NLRB’s Authority
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 Nov. 19, 2024 | WORKERS’ RIGHTS | SpaceX and Amazon have initiated a bold legal challenge against the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), questioning its constitutionality and power. This is part of a larger effort by conservative groups and businesses to curb the influence of federal agencies. On Monday, their attorneys will argue before the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, aiming to reshape how labor law is enforced in the U.S. The Issue: Corporations vs. Workers’ Rights: The NLRB, created in 1935, is tasked with enforcing workers’ rights to unionize, bargain collectively, and seek better working conditions. Under President Joe Biden, the agency has adopted a pro-union stance, issuing decisions that have strengthened the labor movement. But now, companies like SpaceX and Amazon argue that the NLRB’s structure violates constitutional principles. Tech Story
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